Use

This test is used to establish a diagnosis of an allergy to nuts, identify the allergens responsible for allergic responses or anaphylactic episodes, and confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy. It is beneficial in investigating the specificity of allergic reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical allergens. However, it is not useful for patients previously treated with immunotherapy to determine if residual clinical sensitivity exists or in patients where medical management does not depend on identification of allergen specificity.